For those of you who are lucky enough to afford the golden ticket to Río for the 2016 Summer Olympics, I am very jealous and I'm sure you will have the time of your life. However, as you may know, there is an epidemic in Brazil known as the Zika virus. It is contracted through mosquitoes who carry this virus and can cause mild symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. To learn more about all things Zika, check out our good friends at the CDC here.

1. If you're pregnant, you better have VIP seats away from any sort of nature.

Zika is most well-known for causing birth defects, so if you are or may become pregnant during your stay in Río, be wary and stay away from any type of insect. Use it as an excuse to skip camping.

2. Symptoms may never appear.

Many people who are afflicted with Zika do not even know because symptoms do not show. You can always make up your own, just to be sure.

3. Just to be sure, stay away from all mosquitoes.

Don't take any chances that may hinder your ability to see Michael Phelps help the USA get more gold than King Midas.

Real talk, Zika is no joke and you do not want this to be the memories you have if you are fortunate enough to go to the Summer Olympics. Stay safe, hydrated and rested in order to combat this epidemic.

Consider this a formal proclamation of war, pesky insects.